COMMENTARY - It's time to think

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The Big Hit with Inflation is Coming

“Prepare for a significant inflation surge. Rising costs and economic pressures signal a substantial financial impact ahead. Stay informed and adjust your budget to weather the upcoming inflation storm.”

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Memorial Day

This day I reflect back and honor those 750,000 men and women that have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend our country. God Bless them and their families. Thank you for protecting America and its citizens.

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Never Buy a Property with an HOA

Avoid properties with an HOA. While they offer amenities, they can severely limit your rights. Our experience in Idaho showed how HOAs can impose costly rules and legal threats. In Georgia, homeowners have lost homes over minor dues. HOAs can dictate many aspects of your property and life, often leaving you powerless.

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The End of the Fast Food Era

As a retired District Manager, I’ve witnessed the decline of fast food dominance over a decade. Cutting out fast food not only saved money but also improved health. Amid rising costs, homemade meals prove both economical and healthier. Many seniors, like myself, opt out of dining out, emphasizing financial prudence. With fast food’s demise looming, healthier alternatives gain traction in our ever-evolving economy.

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PG&E’s Broken Promises: Profits, Rate Hikes and Discontent

PG&E’s profits soar as rates skyrocket, burdening families. Executives rake in millions while promises of grid improvement fall short. CPUC collusion allows unchecked rate hikes, leaving consumers reeling. Regulatory capture enables PG&E’s exploitation, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and change.

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Biden and Newsom’s Failure: A Californian’s Perspective

Living in California, I witness daily the failures of leaders like Biden and Newsom. Their economic policies have led to soaring inflation and deficits. Gas and electricity prices are exorbitant, groceries are unaffordable, and insurers are fleeing the state. Crime rates skyrocket, yet voters seem resigned. Trump, flawed but lesser, emerges as an alternative. As a retiree, uncertainty looms.

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The Affordable Connectivity Subsidy

Headlines buzz over low-income Americans losing internet subsidies, sparking debate: Is internet access truly a necessity? With 97% owning cell phones, each with internet, and free access at places like Starbucks, the argument for taxpayer-funded internet is challenged. Surviving doesn’t hinge on it; groceries, healthcare, and schools remain accessible without it. Let’s rethink subsidies—internet isn’t a fundamental right, it’s a luxury.